The first one is $375 - which is actually 75% off what it was at one point when the furniture store was open. It's from a company called Bramble that makes antique reproductions and similar.

The second one sold over the weekend.

If we had the room I'd buy that first one in a heartbeat.

I've got similar Bramble pieces in different colors - grey and creamyish off white. You can see them in the background here: http://www.woodworkcreations.com/cle...e/target5.html

They range from $275 to $420. They are all the "shabby chic" sort of style.

I normally hate shabby chic, but that one just works for me. I think the combo of it being dark rather than the usual white/creamy shabby chic and just the fact that the form is so wonderful. Also, at least in the picture, something about it looks more genuinely worn than purposely shabbified.

Yeah - I'm at that point myself. Nothing else can go in the house unless something comes out. Of course, I've said that before and it didn't last very long. But now I really mean it - after I brought it all that other stuff there REALLY isn't room for more.

The bonus though was that we were able to create a nice sitting area in our bedroom with 2 comfy chairs we had in the living room and an end table. Our little retreat from the kids. ;)

Betty, I'm seriously considering that first piece. I love it. Do you have a downpayment or layaway process available?

We do for custom cabinetry but because these things are on clearance, it's first come, first served, no returns, all sales final, as is, no delivery... I think that about covers it.

Sorry. I can tell you if it's still here when/if you'd like to know. I can also knock 10% off the price which would make it $337 - but that's all I've been allowed to discount.

However, if you say wanted to put down 50% one week and pick it up a week or two later, I could probably convince them to do that. I doubt they would go for longer though.

OK. I imagine it's first-come physically at the store?

I can take your credit card by phone and hold it for a few days if that works for you.